Lars Mikkelsen: in Encino, CA

Responsibilities include: ? Oversee and mentor a team of 8; mentor several leads (Processing + Customer Service) ? Management of total inventory control through NAV 2017 ? Starting to lead "FDA" audits with vendors throughout US, Europa and Asia ? Development of an audit system to conduct inspections ? Participate at CPHI conventions US, Europa and Asia ? Implementation of lean manufacturing processes throughout the lab's ? Daily review of batch record releases ? Monitor and approve overtime ? Manage weekly production schedule ? Creation of processes to streamline manufacturing ? Iso 8 through 5 cleanroom work experience

? Supervised 12 employees. ? Managed human resources: Maintained and kept up-to-date all employee files including personal, medical, and disciplinary actions files. Ensure complete accuracy with all employee details. ? Executed daily audits on financial transactions to be presented to corporate headquarters ? Inventory control and managed customer storage

? Strong record of consistently negotiating deals to save the company thousands of dollars ? Regularly closed deals in the tens of thousands and had a reputation for fostering strong customer loyalty

Oversaw all aspects of blood and aphaeresis collection operations including hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining a well-qualified team, resulting in high levels of operational success. ? Orchestrated and managed over 2000+ mobile operations with zero operations issues, despite dozens of FDA, AABB and OSHA unannounced inspections; not a single write-up during tenure (a single write-up costs the ARC $5k-$30k) ? Spearheaded a focus group initiative to foster employee retention and worked closely with project managers to determine the reason for the high turnover rate; delivered a final report to a senior management team ? Built and led a staff of 15-17. Included hiring, mentoring, employee reviews, and termination as necessary. ? Introduced and implemented Lean Methodology and Six Sigma concepts and philosophies to streamline blood processing. Member of Lean Standardization Groups to enhance organizational efficiencies. ? Improved internal operations by systematizing team communication ? Member of the Safety Committee; spearheaded compliance / employee safety and closer monitoring for safety / quality, resulting in a significant reduction in accidents and injuries

Supervised up to 40 on a regular basis. Ensured compliance with all state / federal regulations to maximize donor safety and confidentiality. Trained, mentored, and coached team members, providing performance feedback to promote professional growth and development. Completed all required reading and training, and accurately audited DOT paperwork against established protocols. Promoted to Production Supervisor based on performance.

Identified areas in need of improvement using Lean methodologies; developed innovative new approaches in blood collection techniques to drive donors in record time; implemented new approaches that are standard in today's blood donation processes